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In the world of Facilities Management, smooth operation is everything. When building systems fail, especially heating, cooling, or hot water, the stakes are high. Whether it’s a school ensuring comfortable classrooms, an office building maintaining consistent heating and cooling, or a residential complex keeping hot water flowing, Facilities Management companies carry the responsibility of keeping everything running, all the time.
But what happens when systems break and downtime isn’t an option?
That’s where we come in.
At Rapid Energy, we understand that our FM clients are the frontline heroes, solving problems before they become disasters. Our role is simple: equip them with expertly engineered, dependable, and fast-acting temperature control hire solutions, so they can deliver on their promises, without compromise.
Our Promise
We help FM providers move from crisis mode to confidence, with systems that restore comfort, compliance, and continuity. From emergency response to long-term hire solutions, we offer everything from mobile electric boilers and temporary plant rooms to chillers and portable cooling units.
We deliver with speed, technical precision, and a results-driven approach, all while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
Here are some real-world stories where FM companies overcame major setbacks, with a little help from Rapid Energy.
Case Study 1: Reopening Tonbridge Leisure Centre on Time Despite Broken Boilers
When a national FM company was preparing a leisure centre in Tonbridge, Kent for reopening after lockdown, disaster struck: all three onsite boilers failed, with repair parts delayed by weeks.
With the deadline looming, the FM company called Rapid Energy.
- We were on-site within 2 hours, surveying the situation.
- Delivered and installed a 1.3MW and 600kW packaged boiler within 12 hours of the survey.
- Heated two swimming pools and three 1000L calorifiers, raising pool temperatures from 5°C to 28°C just in time.
“It was imperative we delivered fast,” said Jamie Ross-Davies, Rapid Energy’s Managing Director. “This is what we do, equip FM companies to win under pressure.”
Read the full case study here.
Case Study 2: Restoring Heating to a London Office Block
An FM provider managing a commercial office in central London urgently needed a long-term electric boiler solution to restore heating and hot water. The existing system had failed just as tenants were moving in, and with no external flue access and a basement plant room, traditional boiler replacements weren’t feasible.
Rapid Energy stepped in with:
- 6 x 40kW electric boilers
- A 240kW plate heat exchanger system
- Full building management system (BMS) integration to rotate duty and monitor return temperatures
- Complete installation and commissioning in under a week
Thanks to the FM team’s foresight and our solution, the tenants had continuous comfort with no disruption.
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Case Study 3: Emergency Heating for Aircraft Hangars at RAF Fairford
At a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) site in Fairford, Gloucestershire, the FM team encountered a critical issue just as military aircraft were scheduled to return. Two of the three boilers had completely failed, and the third had suffered damage from a mechanical fire. With rapidly dropping temperatures inside the aircraft hangars, the safe storage and maintenance conditions for the incoming aircraft were at serious risk and immediate action was essential.
The FM company called Rapid Energy.
We responded immediately, surveyed the site, and within 24 hours:
- Delivered and installed a 1.3MW packaged boiler
- Connected into the existing AHU system
- Secured the area with safety fencing and integrated BMS control
“Rapid Energy’s communication and professionalism were excellent,” said the FM Project Manager. “The whole process, from install to collection, was seamless.”
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Case Study 4: Keeping a Holiday Resort Running During a Bank Holiday
Sometimes, emergencies don’t wait for office hours. Just before a busy bank holiday weekend, an FM company managing a holiday resort in Ingoldmells, Skegness, discovered their entire hot water system had failed, leaving dozens of guest accommodations without hot water. With limited technical information about the existing plant room and no easy way to connect temporary equipment, the situation threatened both guest comfort and the resort’s reputation.
Despite technical gaps in the information, our team:
- Delivered a full packaged boiler hire solution
- Deployed engineers to drain down legacy pipework and complete enabling works
- Ran over 200m of hose, powered systems via 40kVA generator, and restored hot water across the resort before guests arrived
“Your installers went above and beyond,” said the FM Project Manager. “We couldn’t have done this without you.”
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Case Study 5: Packaged Chiller Solution in the West Midlands
When an FM company in Brierley Hill, Dudley, faced extended delays on a new chiller for a commercial office, they knew downtime wasn’t an option.
We proposed a weekend install to avoid disruption, and delivered:
- A 250kW packaged chiller
- Commissioned and tested by midday Saturday
- Cooling restored before the workweek even started
As a result, staff comfort was maintained, productivity remained unaffected, and the FM company successfully upheld its commitments to the client.
Read more about this project.
Your Mission Is to Keep Operations Running. Ours Is to Help You Get There.
Facilities Management is complex, demanding, and high-stakes. You’re expected to fix the unfixable, often with limited time, access, or resources.
At Rapid Energy, we specialise in helping FM teams deliver on their responsibility to maintain safe, comfortable, and fully operational buildings, with fast, reliable temperature control hire solutions tailored to each site.
So the next time you’re facing an operational challenge, planned or emergency, know that Rapid Energy are just a call away.
